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Christmas Swim205 viewsKate Butler was last to arrive but last one out of the water after two dozen people braved the cold, raw elements of the 2021 Christmas morning swim held December 25 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was held for the benefit of Helping Hands and Hooves, a program run by Julie Craig and Debbie Dyson that offers experiences, especially horseback riding, to people with cognitive challenges who have aged out of the many children's programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Heart Field205 viewsA look from the sky at the Valentine heart created off Driscoll Lane in Mattapoisett by Bruce Rocha in celebration of his hometown and dedicated to Bette-Jean, his wife of six decades. The Valentine heart is now an official geocaching site, and in an adventurous quest the Rocha family have visited over 1,000 registered sites. Photo courtesy of Google Maps
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Crime Scene Investigation205 viewsMattapoisett Police Detective Scott LeBlanc made an appearance at Old Hammondtown School on Friday, when Emily DeBortoli (Italia shirt) and many other fifth graders learned about investigating crime scenes outside the school building. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Museum205 viewsJuniper Griswold, 6, participated in Earth Day activities at the Mattapoisett Museum on April 22. Delighting the children were two Nigerian goats owned by Emerald Heirloom Farm, Mattapoisett. The goats are part of a planned experiment by farmers Ruby Pasquill and Jonathan MacDugall, who are using sustainable farming practices. Next step for the farmers is planting vegetables using organic methods. The couple plans on partnering with a Rochester family farm in a swap of chickens in lieu of rent. Photo by Mar
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Roman Colosseum205 viewsWilliam Kanaly, left, and Henry Kanaly of Mattapoisett display copies of The Wanderer in front of the Roman Colosseum during their end-of-the-summer, family vacation to Italy. William, nine, is in the fourth grade at Old Hammondtown School, and Henry, seven, is in the second grade at Center School. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kanaly
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church205 viewsOpen and Affirming status for Mattapoisett Congregational Church is granted by unanimous vote. “All are truly welcome here.” Photo by Jen Shepley.
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ORR Class of 2017204 viewsOn Saturday, June 3, seniors at Old Rochester Regional High School received their diplomas and tossed their caps to the sky with joy as the rain held off long enough for the commencement ceremony. Photos by Felix Perez
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Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity204 viewsOn Friday, a local mother and her two daughters were the beneficiaries of a new roof on their Route 6 house after Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity resumed its first home build in Mattapoisett. The project had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. See story. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive204 viewsSunday’s Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive at Sippican Elementary School was a success! Volunteers representing the Marion Police Department, Police Brotherhood, and Sippican School (VASE) welcomed a parade of vehicles of families dropping off a variety of Christmas gifts for cookies and cupcakes. Marion Police Chief John Garcia donned the Santa suit and took pictures with kids in school resource officer Matt McGraw’s 1924 Ford Model-T. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Valentine’s Day Drive-thru204 viewsVolunteers distributed over 100 dinners during the Marion Council on Aging’s Valentine’s Day drive-thru event on February 13 at the Cushing Community Center. The dinners donated by Mike Crosby helped make up for the fact the town’s seniors were not able to enjoy Valentine’s Day quite like they did last year inside the building with music and dancing. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett River204 viewsFlowers blooming along the Mattapoisett River, photo taken by Melissa Chase.
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Marion 4th of July Parade204 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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